Some of those who were zotted didn’t start out as trolls/moles. At least not intentionally. They signed on early, as devout Republicans. They have remained loyal to the party, as they see it. They never had conservative values to begin with. I think it’s been quite a shock to them that the new direction (left) that they’re trying to steer the party, isn’t acceptable here. I think they really believe their plan to liberalize the Republican Party is necessary to save it, and they just can’t understand why conservatives won’t jump on the bandwagon. They have no concept of core values. They honestly believe that party loyalty is a core value. It’s sad.
That's it in a nutshell - no question about it. Good post.
Which makes it all the stranger when they jump on Fred Thompson for supporting Chafee.
Yeah. You just hit it. Much clearer than what I wrote. Good job.
Perfect!!!
Great post BB!
Cincinatus’ Wife, I couldn’t help but think of you as I read this, seriously. Is it possible that this describes you? Nothing wrong with that, but it seems this is something that could be creating a lot of the conflicts between the conservative wing of the republican party and the more moderate to liberal wing. Curious to get your perspective on this.
What say you CW?
One of the top 5 posts of the day...this really nails our former Freepmates to the tee:
“Some of those who were zotted didn’t start out as trolls/moles. At least not intentionally. They signed on early, as devout Republicans. They have remained loyal to the party, as they see it. They never had conservative values to begin with. I think it’s been quite a shock to them that the new direction (left) that they’re trying to steer the party, isn’t acceptable here. I think they really believe their plan to liberalize the Republican Party is necessary to save it, and they just can’t understand why conservatives won’t jump on the bandwagon. They have no concept of core values. They honestly believe that party loyalty is a core value. It’s sad.”
I would carry it one step further and state that a few “top cadre” did figure it out and have encouraged some coordinated anti conservative ambushes.
Very sad.
Ronald Reagan had an 11th Commandment and I believe it is germaine to the thread. He introduced it on April 1, 1967 (I looked it up) during a speech in Long Beach, California. Here is an excerpt:
Our 11th Commandment is perhaps more profound than we realize. “Thou shall not speak ill of any Republican.” To do so means we are inhibited in the support we can give that Republican if he should become the nominee of our party.
The full speech can be found here.
Also, here is an interesting article written by Michael Reagan last February in Front Page Magazine.
Peach was and is my FRiend and I'm sad to see her banned. And I respect that this forum is controlled by others as it should be. But this might help with some context as to what our choice MIGHT be on election night.
See ya later.....